US Bridges

Pond Meadow Road over Falls River

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Main ST No 2 · Structure no. 04356

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Meadow Road over Falls River is a steel culvert carrying Pond Meadow Road over Falls River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Meadow Road
CrossesFalls River
Location0.2 MI S of Main ST No 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.34097, -72.45406
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Meadow Road over Falls River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Meadow Road over Falls River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pond Meadow Road over Falls River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pond Meadow Road over Falls River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Pond Meadow Road over Falls River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.